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a political, economic, and cultural center with a large population
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the process by which cultures interact and ideas spread from one area to another
3.
a place from which new ideas, practices, and technology spread
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a type of corn first domesticated by early Mesoamericans
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the science of obtaining metals in their natural form and preparing them for use
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the belief in and worship of one or more gods and goddesses
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a person who performs a job other than farming, such as metalworking or toolmaking
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more than is required or necessary; extra
